Hello,
I was hoping someone could help me out!
I know 2016 NFPA 13 requires seismic bracing on sprinkler mains with very little chance of omission, but when it comes to CPVC piping I have a tough time agreeing with this when it comes to 1" and 3/4" pipe when the pipe is attached directly to the...
I am a little torn on two different ideas.
With NFPA 13 11.3.1.3 (3)
-room size is 11'-0" x 14'-6" = 159.5ft²
-one (1) fire sprinkler x .10 = 15.95
-so calculate the room within the design area @ 15.95gpm
or
The fire sprinkler in the bedroom is spaced @ 14'x18' (252ft²) is less square footage...
Good Morning everyone,
Within a apartment building unit, is it allowed with a 4 head calculation @ 16'x16' (256ft²) in a bedroom space the single fire sprinkler head to a "area room design" and space the fire sprinkler at 14'x18' (252ft²)?
I have used this method in the past without being...
I just got a call from a forman who just failed an inspection because of a small shadow area in a bathroom in a residential unit. I know NFPA 13 does not allow "shadow areas" like 13r or 13d but was hoping somebody could point me in the right direction to allow a small shadow. Please see the...
